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Short-stay visas (Type C)

Bulgarian Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

The uniform visa for short visits to Bulgaria of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, valid for travel right across the Schengen Area.

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€99.00
Official name
Uniform Schengen Visa (Type C)
Route type
Short-stay
Length of stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90 adult / €45 child (6–11)
Shared Schengen visa fee (European Commission, since 11 June 2024)

Who can apply

  • Third-country nationals who need a visa for a short visit to Bulgaria
  • Visitors coming for tourism, family visits, business or similar short stays of 90 days or fewer

How it works

The Schengen short-stay visa lets you travel across the Schengen countries — including Bulgaria — for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Apply to the consulate of your main destination (or, if there is no single main destination, the country of first entry).

Frequently asked questions

  • No — the short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) is uniform across all 29 Schengen countries. You apply through Bulgaria when it is your main destination, but the visa lets you travel across the whole Area.

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